Today we see an almost 30-degree temperature drop as frigid air and lake effect snow move into the area. It's quite a difference from the rain and 50-degree temperatures earlier this week. Wind chills levels on Thursday, Jan. 31, could drop down close to zero.

Snow and blowing snow is in the forecast, with an estimated 2 inches of accumulation in Grand Rapids. Closer to the lakeshore, that number could be higher, forecasters say.

Two more inches are expected overnight Thursday night, and again on Friday, Friday night and Saturday for totals around 10 inches.

Many schools in the Kalamazoo area are closed today in anticipation of the weather event. Kent and Ottawa County schools, however, are running on schedule.

Be safe out there this morning. Here's a look at your forecast:

Today Snow showers with areas of blowing snow. Temperature falling to around 17 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as zero. Blustery, with a west wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

Tonight Snow showers. Low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -3. West northwest wind 15 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

Friday Snow showers, mainly before 8am. High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -5. West northwest wind around 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

Friday Night Snow showers, mainly after 8pm. Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -3. West southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

Saturday Snow showers. High near 22. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

Saturday Night Snow showers. Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.